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The Phillips Hue bulbs work similarly. Put the light switch in the off position and all is dead. I had already installed LightwaveRF plug ins for some table lights so can switch them off remotely and this is not a problem. However, the Phillips Hue bulbs are not happy with the LightwaveRF light switch so cannot do the same there.

Yes I think it is just novelty factor. I have just bought Hue and the default setting is fine for when they first switch on and is bright enough without being too harsh and I then have a 'My Evening' scene set which is essentially just a slightly warmer,dimmed down colour.

Saying that I have one bulb set up to be a 'weather lamp' courtesy of a SmartThings App, combined with the motion sensor it briefly displays a different colour depenending on the forecast - it is currently doing a lot of yellow flashing

Shades of white are useful, lots of colours not so much but in a dedicated light such as the Hue Go a nice touch. The problem with many white LEDs is warm white is not warm white but rather harsh. The colour changing ones can give you a softer light.